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title: Germany visa for citizens of Sweden
description: Citizens of Sweden can visit Germany without a visa. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-04
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# Germany visa for citizens of Sweden

Citizens of Sweden can visit Germany without a visa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Government fee:** No visa fee

## How to apply

1. **Carry a valid entry document** — Travel with either a valid passport or national identity card.
2. **Enter Germany without a visa** — Swedish citizens benefit from EU free movement and do not need a visa.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport or national identity card** (Identity): Either document is sufficient for EU-citizen entry.

## Good to know

- This is an EU free-movement route, not a third-country tourist visa-waiver route. The initial three-month period is not treated as an absolute maximum; uninterrupted lawful residence of at least five years can lead to permanent residence.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Sweden need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Sweden can visit Germany without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Sweden need for Germany?

Valid passport or national identity card.

## Sources

- [Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231148-231148)
- Information for EU citizens (make-it-in-germany.com, third-party site)

## More

- [Germany visa for every passport](/visa/germany)
- [Every destination for Sweden passport holders](/visa/passport/sweden)